Mamm Goz is an authentic Bretagne
bistro in a quiet lane off An-he Road. Since it
opened last September, this slice of Bretagne
in Taipei has gained such a good reputation that
it has even been written up in Ouest-France, one
of France's larger dailies. The secret is surprisingly
simple. Mamm Goz ("grandmother" in the
Bretagne dialect) uses traditional methods. The
preparation and ingredients, most specially imported,
are exactly as you would find in a top-end galletterie
in Bretagne.

A gallete is a thick, savoury
crepe made with buckwheat and served with generous
fillings. Very traditional gallettes, such as
La Gargantua, ham, egg, emmental cheese, onions,
mushrooms and a heavenly homemade tomato sauce
(NT$380), sit alongside the vegetarian's dream
La Queen Anne, an outrageously good combination
of goat's cheese, honey and nuts (NT$420). Specialty
meats such as French Black Sausage and Lardons
tempt meat lovers. Keep an eye out for daily specials,
especially the stronger tasting Andouille, a potent
ham with mustard. The set menus offer particularly
good value (NT$250-400).

Try to leave room for a crepe
at the end of your meal. They range from the simple
La Triskell with butter and sugar (NT$80) to La
King Arthur with bananas and homemade chocolate
sauce flambeed with rum (NT$260).

Mamm Goz has a warm atmosphere
helped along with Celtic knickknacks, such as
a traditional straw hat, which hangs on the wall
as though a young French maid has just returned
home. The wooden decking at the front allows you
to enjoy that quintessential French pastime --
watching the world meander by. Mamm Goz also manages
to capture the bistro feel with its large collection
of imported Bretagne beverages (all exclusive
to Mamm Goz). This includes Bretagne ciders and
beers, with a level of sweetness and strength
to suit all palettes and times of day, plus Couchen,
a honey liquor (mead), as well as Bretagne Whisky.
Stephane, the personable owner, is always happy
to chat to the customers in French, Chinese or
English. Mamm Goz is perfect for that romantic
date, or an intimate gathering of good friends,
excellent food and drinks a la Bretagne.